2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Helena, MT vs Walnut Creek, CA

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- Household income in Walnut Creek, is 103% more than it is in Helena and is 43% above the National Average.
- Helena unemployment rate is 3.3%.
- Walnut Creek unemployment rate is 5.0%.
 Helena, MTWalnut Creek, CAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate3.3%5.0%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth-1.6%1.4%1.6%
 Future Job Growth24.5%36.4%33.5%
 Sales Taxes0.0%8.3%6.2%
 Income Taxes6.9%8.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$40,252$72,869$37,638
 Household Income$59,712$121,205$69,021
 Family Median Income$87,974$154,065$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Helena, MTWalnut Creek, CAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K7.9%5.3%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K3.3%1.9%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K11.7%3.6%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K8.8%6.2%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K9.0%3.9%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K9.5%4.6%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K10.5%5.4%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.3%11.7%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K14.4%18.1%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K6.7%13.5%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K6.8%25.9%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Helena, MTWalnut Creek, CAUnited States
 Management, business, finance19.7%27.5%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science10.6%14.4%6.5%
 Community, social services3.2%1.6%1.8%
 Legal2.7%3.2%1.2%
 Education, library6.4%7.0%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment1.6%4.1%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology8.0%8.0%6.2%
 Healthcare support3.3%1.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.8%1.2%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving5.7%2.8%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.7%1.0%3.6%
 Personal care2.4%2.3%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support17.6%19.3%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.9%0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.3%2.1%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving8.2%4.0%13.1%
Reviews for Helena    17 Reviews

I spent 6 months living on a ranch in the Helena valley. This was during the population boom Montana experienced after covid. Helena has some great mountain biking  More

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Over 2 years ago

We transplanted from Southern California 3 years ago and have never looked back! Living in the small unincorporated town of York Montana located in the Helena nation  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

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Reviews for Walnut Creek    16 Reviews

Apart from the congestion, Walnut Creek is one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to live. It is one of the most compact/walkable cities in the entire area  More

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Over 6 years ago

Almost all of Walnut Creek water comes from Pardee dam through an enclosed pipeline. That water is direct from the high Sierras. Among the best water quality in the  More

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Over 6 years ago

I grew up in Southern California and am no stranger to a more inland California climate. Before moving to WC I lived in San Francisco for 15 years where it is obviously  More

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